Mark Timney
Mark Timney, Ph.D., is a retired journalist and professor of journalism. He loves all light sport aircraft, especially gyros. If he isn’t flying or writing about flying he’s probably playing guitar with his band.
Assembling a Gyro Technic VX-2
A pilot chases his dream of building and flying a gyroplane with help from Gyro Technic in Minnesota.
Holy Micro’s Absolute AoA: Next-Level Angle of Attack Sensing for GA...
Advanced new AoA system from Holy Micro debuts at Sun ’n Fun 2025 with radar and LiDAR altimeters in tow.
Innovation Showcase Highlights New HUD Helmet and Visual Traffic Alert System
New tech at Sun ’n Fun includes a HUD helmet and a visual traffic alert system for general aviation pilots.
Pioneer Control Grips Debuts Bravo and Classic Models
Pioneer Control Grips introduces Bravo and Classic stick grips—simple to fully customizable—at Sun ’n Fun 2025.
Affordable STOL: Top Rudder Ruckus
Affordable, trailerable STOL aircraft debuts at Sun ’n Fun 2025 with 100-hp performance and $40K build cost.
Simonini Victor 2 Super: A New Life for a European Two-Stroke...
Simonini’s Victor 2 Super may be the long-awaited U.S. alternative to the retired Rotax 582.
James Aircraft’s State of the Art
Under new ownership, James Aircraft continues to support RV builders
Silverlight Recon
The plane was just unveiled this week at Sun ‘n Fun, and ordering now can reportedly have you traveling to Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in Florida in four months to build it.
Flybreezy
Flybreezy, a company based in California, has a new product aimed at making battery charging less of an issue for pilot videographers.
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What’s New
Beyerdnamic offers a new headset, two new Cub kits are approved by FAA, and the portable AvMap is updated.
Why You Should Do Engine Oil Analysis
Engine oil analysis for aircraft is an essential element of long-term powerplant health, for...